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PATENTED FEB. 3, 1903.

P. E. KENT.

INFANTS DIAPER.

APPLICATION FILED FEB. 19, 1902.

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APPLICATION FILED FEB.19, 1902.

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-PARIS E. KENT, OF ELLENDALE, NORTH DAKOTA.

INFANTS DIAPER.

SPECIFICATION formingpart of Letters Patent No. 719,811, dated February3, 1903.

Application filed February 19, 1902. Serial No. 94,847. (No model.)

To ctZZ whom it may concern.-

Be it known that I, PARIS E. KENT, a citizen of the United States,residing at Ellendale, in the county of Dickey and State of NorthDakota, have invented new and useful Improvements in Infants Diapers, ofwhich the following is a specification.

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in diapers; andits primary object is to provide a device having receivers of novelconstruction which are adapted to be held securely in position toreceive urine and the excretion of the bowels.

A further object is to so construct these receivers as to preventspilling of the contents thereof.

Another object is to employ means for adjusting the diaper for use uponpersons of either sex and difierent sizes.

With these and other objects in view the invention consists in the novelconstruction and arrangement of parts hereinafter more fully describedand claimed, and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, showing thepreferred form of my invention, and in which Figure 1 is a perspectiveview of the complete device. Fig. 2 is a longitudinal sectiontherethrough. Fig. 3 is a perspective view of one form of receiver. Fig.{l is a similar view of a second form thereof. Figs. 5 and 6 are detailviews of two forms of reservoir. Fig. 7 is a section on line 7 7 of Fig.5. Fig. 8 is a top plan view of the bottom of the diaper. Fig. 9 is abottom view thereof. Fig. 10 is a transverse section of Fig. 8. Fig. 11is a detail view of the conveyer for drippings. Fig. 12 is a similarview of a navel or abdominal supporter.

Referring to the figures by numerals of reference, 1 is the body of thediaper, which is shaped to conform to the body of the wearer and whichis adapted to be secured in position by means of a belt or strap 2,which fits about the waist. Secured upon this strap at the front is apad 3, constructed of any suitable soft material and which may be usedas a navel or abdominal supporter.

The diaper is provided with a double bottom-2'. e., an upper bottom 4and a lower portion 5thereby forming a receptacle 6 for the reception ofthe excretion of the bowels.

An inlet 7 is formed in the top 4 of this re ceptacle and is adaptedwhen it is in proper position to rest about the anus of the wearer. Anannular flange 8 is arranged within the receptacle 6 and about the inlet7, said flange being curved inward to prevent spilling of any liquidwhich may pass into the receptacle. Formed within the bottom 5 of thereceptacle 6 is an outlet, which is adapted to be closed in any suitablemanner, as by means of a plug or screw 9. A band 10 is secured to thefront end of the receptacle 6 and is bifurcated at its free end, formingstraps 11, which are adapted to be secured to the strap 2 at oppositesides of the wearer. An aperture 12 is formed within the band 10 belowand adja' cent to the straps 11, and a groove or channel 13 is arrangedbetween this opening and the inlet 7 of the receptacle 6. The band 10 isfastened to the receptacle 6, preferably by means of a lace 14, and agrooved tongue 15 extends from the band and rests within the groove inthe top of said receptacle, thereby serving to conduct drippings fromthe band to the receptacle. Fitted within the opening 12 in the band10is a receiver within which the. urinal organ is adapted to rest. Thereceiver is preferably formed of rubber and comprises two sections. Theouter section 16 is tapered at opposite ends, as shown at 17, each ofthese ends being open. An aperture is formed in one face of this sectionand is adapted to receive the funnel-shaped outlet 18 of the innersection 19 of the receiver. An outwardlycurved flange 20 is arrangedabout the outer end of funnel 1S and is adapted to be overlapped by thewalls of section 16. The inner end of funnel 18 is preferably arrangednearly in alihement with the ends 17. The outer section 16 of thereceiver is adapted to be inserted into an aperture formed within oneface of a reservoir 21. This reservoir is formed of any suitablematerial, preferably rubber, and may be made in the form of a sack, asshown in Fig. 5, or in the shape of a pan. (See Fig. 6.) In either casean outlet is provided, the same being closed by means of a cap 22 or anyother suitable'manner.

In Figs. 3 and 4 I have illustrated two forms of receiver, thefirst-mentioned device being adapted for. use by a female, while thereceiver shown in Fig. at is to be employed by a male. In the lattercase the urinal organ is adapted to project into the funnel 18, the faceof the receiver being concaved to fit comfortably to the wearer. Bymeans of the lacing 14: the receiver 16 may be adjusted from or towardthe receptacle 6 until the desired position is reached. By providing thegroove 13 any liquid which for any reason fails to pass into thereceiver will flow down into the receptacle 6. It will be understoodthat Water will flow from the receiver out of either of its outlets 17,according to the position of the person wearing the diaper. The liquidwill then pass into the reservoir, from which it may be removed only bywithdrawing the outlet-closure 22. It is impossible for the liquid topass back through the funnel 18, and it will thus be seen that urine, aswell as the excretions of the bowels, is retained out of contact withthe body after once passing therefrom.

The parts of the diaper are preferably formed of rubber, so as to permitthe same to fit snugly against and conform to the shape of the body,and, if desired, a suitable soft covering may be employed therefor toprevent chafing, &c.

The parts of the receiver are made of elastic rubber, so that the innersection 19 may be readily inserted into and held within the outersection before the rubber is snfficiently stiff to retain its form whenunder ordinary pressure. The receiver is provided in its wall and abovethe intersection 16 thereof with apertures 24, whereby air may passoutward from the reservoir and receiver when the same are in position.

In the foregoing description I have shown the preferred form of myinvention; but I do not limit myself thereto, as I am aware thatmodifications may be made therein without departing from the spirit orsacrificing the advantages thereof, and I therefore reserve the right tomake such changes as fairly fall within the scope of my invention.

Having thus fully described the invention, what is claimed as new is- 1.The combination with a body, of a waistbelt, a band formed with anaperture and bifurcated to form straps connected to said belt, areceiver supported by said band comprising an inner flanged section andan outer section provided with outlets; and a reservoir inclosing thereceiver.

2. The combination with a body having means for securing the same inposition, of a band having an aperture therein, a receiver securedwithin the aperture and comprising an outer section having an inlet, aflanged inner section, a funnel-shaped inlet to said inner section, anda reservoir iuclosing the outlets of the receiver.

3. The combination with a body portion having means for securing thesame in position, of an adjustable band extending therefrom and havingan aperture therein, a receiver supported by said band, a tapered inletthereto, oppositely-arranged contracted outlets to the receiver, and areservoir inclosing the receiver and suspended from the adjustable band.

4. The combination with a body portion having means for securing thesame in position, of an adjustable band extending therefrom and havingan aperture therein, a receiver secured within the aperture, an outersection having an inlet, oppositely-arranged tapered outlets thereto, aflanged inner section fitted within the inlet of the outer section, afunnel-shaped inlet to said inner section, and a reservoir inclosing theoutlets of the receiver.

5. The combination with a body portion having a receptacle at the bottomthereof provided with an inlet, of a band adjustablysecured to saidbottom and having an aperture therein, a receiver secured within theaperture, contracted outlets arranged at opposite sides thereof, and areservoir inclosing .said outlets.

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

PARIS E. KENT.

Witnesses:

D. E. GEER, P. F. PETERSEN.

